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    Using Google Maps in a database?

    Hello all,

    I am designing a new database for a services customer and want to include google maps into it showing the address and route to get there. Has anyone done this and if so, how is it accomplished? I am very green on VBA.



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    Look at the Similar Threads at bottom of page for some ideas. Google has changed some of their policies over the years. You now need to set up a Google account and payment method for some routines, but payment only applies after some threshold is reached. See this link for more info.

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    Some functionality is available using Google maps in a web browser control but more can be done using the map APIs.
    Further to the previous reply, you will need to setup a Google mapping account to use their APIs in your apps.
    Moderate usage is free but frequent usage above the limits can quickly get expensive.

    I use various APIs in several of my apps including
    Get Location - http://www.mendipdatasystems.co.uk/g...ion/4594365395 (free)
    UK Postal Address Finder - http://www.mendipdatasystems.co.uk/u...der/4594138311

    The latter is a commercial app which has multiple features including a route planner
    There is a free evaluation version but as its an ACCDE file, you won't be able to view the code.
    However it may well be worth looking at anyway.
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    orange, Colin,

    Thanks for the info. It looks like it may be a little too involved for my ability right now but may be something to look into later.

    Dave

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